Mid-to-Senior Level Solicitor

Henderson & Lee Law Corporation; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson & Lee Law Corporation in British Columbia seeks a mid-to-senior level solicitor to join its growing team, focusing on Corporate/Commercial Law and Estate Planning. The successful candidate will practice independently while contributing to a collaborative firm culture.

Candidates should be in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia, bring BC experience, and be capable of building and maintaining client relationships while developing a long-term practice with the firm.

Qualifications

• Be a member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia.
• Have meaningful experience practising Corporate/Commercial Law and/or Estate Planning in British Columbia.
• Be capable of independently managing solicitor files and communicating directly with clients.
• Demonstrate sound legal judgment, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage your own professional practice within a collaborative team.
• Maintain strong client relationships and aim for long-term clientele.
• Leverage firm support in client intake, marketing, and practice management.

Skills

Corporate Law

Commercial Law

Estate Planning

Client relationships

Independent practice

BC Law experience

Job description

Henderson & Lee Law Corporation is looking for one mid-to-senior level solicitor to join our growing legal team in British Columbia.

Over the years, Henderson & Lee has served individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and corporations in a broad range of legal matters. As our solicitor practice continues to expand, we are seeking an experienced lawyer who has established experience in Corporate and Commercial Law and/or Estate Planning and who is interested in developing a long-term practice with our firm.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a solicitor who is motivated, professional, client-focused, and capable of handling legal matters independently. The successful candidate should have mid-to-senior level experience practising law in British Columbia, with a primary practice in one or both of the following areas:

Corporate and Commercial Law

including areas such as:

• Incorporations, reorganizations, and corporate maintenance;
• Shareholder and partnership matters;
• Purchase and sale of businesses;
• Commercial agreements and transactions;
• Corporate financing and related matters; and
• General business and commercial legal advice.

Estate Planning

including areas such as:

• Wills and estate planning;
• Powers of Attorney;
• Representation Agreements;
• Trust and succession planning;
• Estate and incapacity planning for individuals and families; and
• Estate planning involving privately held businesses or more complex family assets.

Experience in both areas is an asset, but candidates with strong experience in either Corporate/Commercial Law OR Estate Planning are encouraged to apply.

Building Your Practice with Henderson & Lee

We expect our lawyers to take an active role in developing their own professional careers. You should be comfortable managing your files independently, maintaining strong relationships with clients, setting professional goals, and gradually developing and maintaining your own clientele.

At the same time, you will not be expected to build your practice alone.

Henderson & Lee provides comprehensive support in client intake, legal assistance, practice management, marketing, client relationship development, technology, and administrative operations. Our lawyers work collaboratively and regularly share their knowledge and experience with one another.

A substantial portion of our existing client base has connections with the Chinese-Canadian community, including individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and businesses with both local and international legal needs. We are continuing to expand our client base within other communities and welcome lawyers who are interested in developing a practice within their own professional, cultural, or language networks.

Chinese language ability is not required.

Our legal support team is able to communicate in Mandarin, Cantonese English, and other languages, which can provide valuable assistance to lawyers serving clients from diverse backgrounds.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate should:

• Be a member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia;
• Have meaningful experience practising Corporate/Commercial Law and/or Estate Planning in British Columbia;
• Be capable of independently managing solicitor files and communicating directly with clients;
• Demonstrate sound legal judgment, professionalism, and attention to detail;
• Have strong interpersonal and client relationship skills;
• Be self-motivated and interested in developing a long-term legal practice;
• Be comfortable working within a collaborative legal team;
• Have a working knowledge of modern digital filing systems and legal practice-management software; and
• Be willing to learn and adapt as technology continues to change the practice of law.

We particularly value lawyers who understand that a successful legal practice is built on professional integrity, excellent service, trusted relationships, and long-term reputation.

We expect every member of our team to maintain high ethical standards, genuinely care about the interests of their clients, and approach the practice of law with professionalism and responsibility.

At Henderson & Lee, we also believe that long-term relationships matter. Relationships with clients, colleagues, professional partners, and the broader community are an important part of building a meaningful and sustainable legal career.

About Our Firm

Henderson & Lee Law Corporation is a full-service law firm with lawyers practising in both litigation and solicitor matters. Our team serves clients in a variety of areas, including family law, civil and commercial litigation, criminal defence, corporate and commercial law, wills and estates, real estate, Strata and immigration law.

We strive to provide a collaborative environment in which lawyers can develop their practices while having access to strong administrative, legal, marketing, and client-development support.

We are also committed to sharing legal knowledge with the public and contributing positively to the communities we serve.

We may request professional references from one or more of the following:

• Previous employers or supervising lawyers;
• Professional colleagues; or
• Law school faculty members or other appropriate professional references.

We look forward to learning not only about your legal experience, but also about the kind of practice and professional career you would like to build.